Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Wash apples & cut them in half. Remove core carefully. Put apples in a lightly greased baking dish; pour water into bottom of dish around apples.Put small dab of butter in center of each apple; sprinkle brown sugar & cinnamon and cover.Bake in 350 oven for 40-60 minutes, or until apples are soft. When they are done, remove lid and cool for 10 minutes. Load 'em up with whip cream & enjoy!

NOTE: As a personal preference, I do not like raisins or nuts in this dish, but feel free to add them if you wish.